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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
April 12, 2011 - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Pro Tem Nelda Martinez
Council Members:
Chris Adler
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Mark Scott
Linda Strong
ABSENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Kevin Kieschnick
City Staff:
Interim City Manager Margie Rose
City Attorney Carlos Valdez
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Pastor David Kelly with Trinity Worship Center and the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by City Attorney Valdez.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council
and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of
March 29, 2011. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Pro Tem Martinez referred to Item 2 and the following board appointments were
made:
Airport Board
Adam Nuse (Reappointed)
George B. Richard (Reappointed)
William McCord (Reappointed)
Donald M. Feferman (Appointed)
Ed Hicks (Advisory, Non -Voting member)
Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Sabrina Ramirez (Appointed)
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Advisory Committee
Donna Anne Kinney (Appointed)
Oil and Gas Advisory Committee
Tom Fisher (Reappointed)
John Cantu (Reappointed)
Paul Grivich (Appointed)
Gary J. Meurer (Appointed)
Clean City Advisory Committee
Lori Galan -Garcia (Appointed)
C.C. Convention and Visitors Bureau
Ken Griffin (Appointed)
Transportation Advisory Committee
Edd Price (Reappointed)
Curtis A. Rock (Reappointed)
Anthony E. Colosi (Reappointed)
Mayor's Fitness Council
Dr. Charles H. Campbell
Water Resources Advisory Committee
Don Roach (Reappointed)
Jeff Edmonds (Reappointed)
Michael Cox (Reappointed)
Donald K. Zimmerman (Appointed)
INDEXED
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Mayor Pro Tem Martinez called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 18).
There were no comments from the public. Council Member Leal requested that Items 13, 14, and
15 be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2011-079
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) Peterbilt truck tractor and four roll off containers
from Rush Truck Center of Houston, Texas for a total amount of $267,490. The award is
based on the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). The truck tractor and containers are replacements to the
fleet and will be used by the Wastewater Department. Funding is available in the FY 2010-
2011 Capital Outlay Budget of the Fleet Maintenance Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
4. MOTION NO. 2011-080
Motion approving the purchase of ten (10) Ford Fusions from Champion Ford, of Corpus
Christi, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0077-11, based on alternate bid for a
total amount of $167,990. These units are replacements to the fleet and will be used by the
Police Department. Funding is available in the FY 2010-2011 Capital Outlay Budget of the
Fleet Maintenance Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 0289016
Ordinance authorizing the resale of property located at 4602 Surfside Boulevard for $20,000
which was foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, of which the City shall
receive $5,041.29.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Martinez, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
6.a. MOTION NO. 2011-081
Motion authorizing the City Manager to accept $4,290 in donations from event sponsors and
registrants for expenses incurred in relation to the Texas Municipal League Region 11
Meeting hosted by the City of Corpus Christi on February 17, 2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
6.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029017
Ordinance appropriating $4,290 in donations in the No. 1020 General Fund for expenses
incurred in relation to the Texas Municipal League Region 11 Meeting hosted by the City of
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Corpus Christi on February 17, 2011; changing the FY 2010-2011 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 028683 by increasing revenues and expenditures by $4,290
each.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Martinez, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
7.a. RESOLUTION NO. 029018
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to
accept a $5,381 grant awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service for
the Senior Companion Program.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
7.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Appropriating a $5,381 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service in
the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the Senior Companion Program.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Martinez, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and
Kieschnick were absent.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 02901.9
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the
Texas Department of Agriculture for a Summer Food Program Grant in the amount of
$249,802 to operate a Summer Food Service Program for summer recreation program
participants ages one to eighteen years.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
9.a. RESOLUTION NO. 029020
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to
accept the $100,000 grant from the General Land Office (GLO), Coastal Management
Program grant for beach, restroom, and parking access as part of the Corpus Christi Beach
Promenade expansion; cash match is $67,000 from voter -approved Bond 2008 funding for
Corpus Christi Beach improvements.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
9.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029021
Ordinance appropriating $100,000 from the General Land Office (GLO) Coastal
Management Program grant in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for beach,
restroom, and parking access for the Corpus Christi Beach Promenade expansion.
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An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Martinez, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
10. MOTION NO. 2011-082
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
Contract for Professional Services with John R. Wright, Architect, of Corpus Christi, Texas,
for a revised fee not to exceed $7,500 for a total contract amount not to exceed $57,300 for
the Extend Promenade Northward on Corpus Christi (North) Beach project for additional
design phase services. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnickwere absent.
11.a. ORDINANCE NO. 029022
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a lease agreement with the
Buccaneer Commission, Inc. ("Commission") for 2011 Buccaneer Days Festival and related
activities to allow use of City property bounded by Resaca Street to Palo Alto Street and
Shoreline Blvd. and N. Chaparral Street, up to and including Barge Dock area; during April
21 through May 9, 2011, and areas used for parade routes and paid parade viewing areas,
as defined in the lease agreement; provide for Commission paying 50% police overtime and
100% all other City costs and fees.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Martinez, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
11.b. MOTION NO. 2011-083
Motion approving a $3.00 admission fee and/or $4.00 for adults (depending on date) and
$3.00 per day for seniors, children under the age of 17 and persons with disabilities for
Buccaneer Days Festival from April 21, 2011 through May 9, 2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
12. MOTION NO. 2011-084
Motion approving the application from Buccaneer Commission to temporarily close the
following street sections for "Buc Days 2011" festivities, to begin Monday, April 18, 2011
through Sunday, May 8, 2011.
a. The temporary street closure of Resaca Street between North Chaparral Street and
Shoreline Boulevard beginning at 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011 through 8:00 a.m.
Monday, April 25, 2011.
b. The temporary street closure of north and southbound Shoreline Boulevard between
Resaca Street and the Art Museum of South Texas and including the barge dock;
beginning at 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011 through 8:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011.
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c. In cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation, the temporary street
closure of North Broadway Street, including under US 181 Harbor Bridge, between
Fitzgerald Street and Brewster Street for staging of professional rodeo cowboys
truck/trailers beginning at 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011 through 8:00 a.m. Monday,
April 25, 2011.
d. The temporary street closure of Fitzgerald Street between North Broadway Street and
Mesquite Street for staging of professional rodeo cowboys truck/trailers beginning at
5:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011 through 8:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011.
e. The temporary street closure of Water Street between Palo Alto Street and Resaca
Street beginning at 8:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011 through 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May
10, 2011.
f. The temporary street closure of Fitzgerald Street between North Chaparral Street and
Shoreline Boulevard, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011 through 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011.
g. The temporary street closure of Shoreline Boulevard between Power Street and Resaca
Street, and including the seawall, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011 through
5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011.
h. The temporary street closure of Palo Alto Street between Water Street and Shoreline
Boulevard, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011 through 5:00 p.m. Tuesday,
May 10, 2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
16. MOTION NO. 20101-088
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Real Estate Sales Contract
with the Estate of Albert F. Stuchly, et al, for the amount of $89,900 plus $1,500 for closing
costs for a total expenditure of $91,400, for purposes of acquisition of Parcel 11 containing
.812 acres of land located at the southwest corner of the intersection of U.S. Highway 77
and County Road 52, for proposed street right-of-way improvements in connection with the
County Road 52 Street Improvement Project — US 77 to County Road 69, Project #6163,
and for other municipal purposes. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Scott abstained; Adame and Kieschnick
were absent.
17.a. MOTION NO. 2011-089
Motion approving the Grid and Arterial Transmission Main Extension Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement submitted by Devary Durrill Foundation, owner and developer of
100 South Padre, Block 1, Lot 1, located east of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358),
between Bear Lane and Investment Boulevard, including all related appurtenances.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
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17.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029024
Ordinance appropriating $107,557 from the No. 4030 Grid and Arterial Transmission Mains
Trust Fund to reimburse Devary Durrill Foundation for the installation of 791 linear feet of 12 -
inch water grid transmission main, including all related appurtenances for development of
100 South Padre, Block 1, Lot 1, as specified in the Grid and Arterial Transmission Main
Extension Construction and Reimbursement Agreement.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Martinez, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, , Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
18.a. MOTION NO. 2011-090
Motion approving the Distribution Main Extension Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement submitted by North Beach Holding, LLC, owner and developer of Corpus Beach
Hotel Addition, Block III, Lot 52A, located south of Hotel Place South, between Surfside
Boulevard and Corpus Christi Bay, including all related appurtenances.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
18.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029025
Ordinance appropriating $26,051.75 from the No. 4030 Distribution Mains Trust Fund to
reimburse North Beach Holding, LLC for the installation of 695 linear feet of 8 -inch water
distribution main, including all related appurtenances for development of Corpus Beach
Hotel Addition, Block III, Lot 52A, as specified in the Distribution Main Extension
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Martinez, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez opened discussion on Item 13 regarding the Selena Auditorium
Lighting Control System & Infrastructure Project. Council Member Leal stated that she was glad that
the lighting was being fixed for the Selena Auditorium and would like the City to maintain the public
facilities. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya reported that the City is addressing the
repairs at the Selena Auditorium and will also be repairing the spalling concrete on the steps at the
American Bank Center. Council Member Elizondo asked whether the City is working on a
comprehensive maintenance program for the City facilities. Interim City Manager Rose explained
that the American Bank Center has provided information on the capital improvements needed at the
American Bank Center and will be discussed during the budget process. Mr. Elizondo requested a
presentation on the comprehensive facility maintenance program. Council Member Strong
requested that the Art Museum of South Texas be considered in the maintenance program. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows :
13. MOTION NO.2011-085
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with
Facilities Solution Group (FSG), Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to exceed
$1,070,875 for the Selena Auditorium Lighting Control System and Infrastructure project for
the Base Bid and Additive Alternate 4.
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The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez opened discussion on Item 14 regarding the Lift Station
Rehabilitation 2011 project for Everhart and Staples Lift Station and Padre island Section 4 Lift
Station. Council Member Leal asked when the lift station at Pierce and Port Street will be considered
for rehabilitation. Director of Wastewater Operations Foster Crowell stated that the Pierce and Port
Lift station is fairly new and is not scheduled for any rehabilitation at this time. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their votes as follows:
14. MOTION NO. 2011-086
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $103,900 for
Rehabilitation of Lift Stations FY 2011 for the design, bid, construction, and additional
services. The two lift stations to be rehabilitated under this contract are:
• Everhart and Staples Lift Station
• Padre Island Section 4 Lift Station
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez opened discussion on Item 15 regarding the Rolled Curb and
Gutter Life Cycle Replacement FY2011. Council Member Leal explained that Ti -Zack Concrete
performed curb and gutter work near Galvan Elementary School and left an exposed area open for
three (3) weeks which could have been a safety issue for children in the area. Director of
Engineering Services Pete Anaya reported that staff has discussed this issue with Ti -Zack Concrete
as being unacceptable and they have assured the City that they will be more diligent. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
15.a. ORDINANCE NO. 029023
Ordinance appropriating an amount of $447,048 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in Fund
No. 4300 forthe Rolled Curb and Gutter Life Cycle Replacement FY 2011 Project; changing
the FY 2010-2011 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028683 to increase
appropriations by $447,048.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Martinez, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
15.b. MOTION NO. 2011-087
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with Ti -
Zack Concrete, Inc. of Le Center, Minnesota, in the amount of $347,700 forthe Rolled Curb
and Gutter Life Cycle Replacement FY 2011 Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Martinez announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the
agenda as follows:
19. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Cause No.
2011 -DCV -1103-C, J.D. Maldonado et al vs. City of Corpus Christi, in the 94th District Court,
Nueces County, Texas, with possible discussion and action in open session.
20. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (2) Consultation with
Attorney regarding a matter in which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and under Volume 31 U.S.C. clearly conflicts with
the requirements of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
21. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for consultation with its
attorney regarding Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Notice of Enforcement for
the Comprehensive Compliance Investigation (Investigation No. 762159) at Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment Facility, located at 6541 Greenwood Drive, at the intersection of
State Highway 357 (Saratoga Boulevard) and Greenwood Drive, about 1.5 miles south of
South Padre Island Drive, in the City of Corpus Christi (Nueces County), Texas; Regulated
Entity No.: RN101610400: TCEQ ID No.: WQ0010401-003; EPA ID No.: TX0047074, with
possible discussion and action in open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session. No
action was taken in open session.
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Mayor Pro Tem Martinez referred to Item 22, and a motion was made, seconded and passed
to open the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0211-01, Acapulco Restaurant: The applicant is requesting a change of zoning
from the "R-1 B" One -family Dwelling District to the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District
resulting in a change of future land use from a low-density residential use to a commercial
use. The property to be rezoned is Koolside Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 24 & 25, located 500
feet north of McArdle Road along the east side of Dorthy Drive.
Assistant City Manager Johnny Perales referred to a powerpoint presentation including an
aerial view; the existing land use map; the future land use map; an ownership map; conceptual
design; views of the subject property; and department concerns. Mr. Perales stated that the staff
recommended denial of the applicant's request for a change in zoning from the "R-1 B" One -family
Dwelling District to the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Perales stated that Planning
Commission recommended denial of the applicant's request for a change in zoning from the "R-1 B"
One -family Dwelling District to the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, and in lieu thereof,
approval of the "R-1 B/SP" One -family Dwelling District with a Special Permit and seven (7)
conditions.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez called for comments from the audience. Phil Rosenstein, 949
Babalo, spoke in favor of the Special Permit. Joe Garcia, 509 Lawrence and representative for the
applicant, was available to respond to questions. Jerry Silva, 4801 Arlene, spoke in opposition to the
zoning change and expressed concern regarding noise and trash.
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In response to Council Member Marez, Mr. Perales explained that the denial for rezoning in
2006 for this property was a result of the applicant's desire to have access through Dorthy Street
and the current application provides for a privatized wall and landscaping. Council Member Marez
said he would like to have heard more from the neighborhood. Mr. Perales stated that the applicant
provided a petition of 1300 signatures to the Planning Commission in support of the rezoning.
Council Members Strong and Adler spoke is support of the zoning change.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Marez made a motion to close the
public hearing, seconded by Mr. Elizondo, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes
as follows:
22. ORDINANCE NO. 029026
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Acapulco Restaurant, by changing the
Zoning Map in reference to Koolside Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 24 & 25, located 500 feet
north of McArdle Road along the east side of Dorthy Drive, from the "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District to the "R-1 B/SP" One -family Dwelling District with a Special Permit and
seven (7) conditions, not resulting in a change of future land use; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan;
providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; providing for publication.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Martinez, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez referred to Item 23 regarding the FY2011-12 Consolidated Annual
Action Plan (CAAP). Director of Neighborhood Services Eddie Ortega provided a brief presentation
including the public hearing process; funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in
the amount of $3,240,000, with an additional $700,000 from revolving rehabilitation loan program
and $166,424 from reprogrammed funds; HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funding in the
amount of $1,485,000 with an additional $770,000 from reprogrammed funds; Emergency Shelter
Grants (ESG) funding in the amount of $150,000; and staff recommendation as noted in Attachment
"D". Mr. Ortega stated that the City has not received the official figures from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the allocation and has projected a 10% reduction
in funds from last year's CAAP for planning purposes. Interim City Manager Rose reiterated to the
public that the plan is operating under a 10% reduction; however, staff might have to come back to
deal with the possible drastic reduction once the actual amounts are provided by HUD.
A motion was made, seconded and passed to open the pubic hearing on the Consolidated
Annual Action Plan:
23,a. Public hearing regarding the City of Corpus Christi's proposed FY 2011-2012 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan (CAAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Programs.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez called for comments from the audience on CDBG projects 1 - 46.
Ann Baker, CPO of the Boys and Girls Club of Corpus Christi, stated that the Boys and Girls Club
appreciates any funding consideration. Phyllis Finley, Cliff Maus Village Trust, asked for
consideration for any funding for CDBG-Cliff Maus Village Trust to replace the cast iron interior
plumbing. Rosa Pizzi, Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, appreciated consideration in supporting
staff's recommendation for CDBG-Corpus Christi Metro Ministries. Diane Lowrance, Executive
Director for Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR) of Nueces County, thanked the Council for
their support over the years and recognized board members in the audience. Ms. Lowrance reported
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that the funding for CDBG-MHMR of Nueces County would help with some efficiency at the building.
Linda McKamie, Executive Director for Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc., thanked the Council for their
continued support and provided background information on the CDBG-Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc.
project. Ms. McKamie requested consideration for additional funding for the project. Sylvia Ford,
Board Director for Mother Teresa Inc., stated that the City approached Mother Teresa regarding the
CDBG-Mother Teresa Shelter project to provide transition housing of homeless individuals. Ms. Ford
reported that this project has a capital contribution of $656,279 and is project ready and request
consideration for additional funding. Moses Leyba, President of Universal Little League, stated that
the request for CDBG-Universal Little League also includes roof repairs and asked that the request
include the roof repairs for consideration. Jaime Garza, Vice President of Universal Little League,
stated that Universal Little League is working to make improvements to help every child in the
community. Melinda Faugh, Executive Director of Wesley Community Center, stated that Wesley
Community Center truly appreciates everything the City has done for the center. Ms. Faugh
explained that the CDBG-Wesley Community Center request is for improvements to the classroom,
pantry, and cafeteria air condition system.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: how the CAAP funding levels
were determined; the reason Collier Pool and Parker Pool were considered ineligible projects; the
administration cap and allocation percentage; CDBG Accessible Routes in the
Manshiem/Sunnybrook Residential Area project street blocks; whether the total $200,000 current
funding will be expended for CDBG-Program Administration; consideration for CDBG-Ethel Eyerly
Senior Center improvements; the CDBG-Amistad Community Health Center program and whethera
portion of the funding could assist the program; the number of patients assisted at Amistad
Community Health Center; whether Charlie's Place has been provided funding every year; an
explanation of the project for CDBG-Gonzalez Foundation Inc. and whether there is any activity
currently at the location; if the CDBG-CDBG-Nueces County Community Action
(NCCAA)/Weatherization/Minor Home Repair program is specifically targeted to NCCAA projects;
and whether the $50,000 staff recommendation for CDBG-Universal Little League included
consideration for roof repairs, ADA improvements and the bleachers.
Jaime Nodarse, Director of Resource Development for Amistad Community Health Center,
responded to questions about the health center and stated that the CDBG-Amistad Community
Health Center project is to renovate six (6) additional patient exam rooms to accommodate
additional patients and expand. Ms. Nodarse stated that any funding would be extremely helpful.
Tony Reyes, Board Member for Amistad Community Health Center, said that Amistad Community
Health Center works with local hospitals to service the needs of the community.
Ann Fierova, Del Mar College, responded to questions regarding CDBG-Del Mar
College/Business Resource Center program and provided information regarding the number of
households assisted and the number of jobs created. Bob Beanland, Business Manager for Del Mar
College Business Resource Center, stated that the CDBG funding is leveraged with other grant
programs.
Council Members Adler, Leal, and Martinez requested that staff consider any funding to
remodel CDBG-Ethel Eyerly Senior Center. Council Member Scott asked staff to look for options to
fund CDBG-Amistad Community Health Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez opened discussion on ESG projects 1 — 10. No one appeared in
opposition to the staff's recommendations for the CDBG programs.
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Mayor Pro Tem Martinez opened discussion on HOME projects 1 —10 and called for public
comment from the audience. Michael Wynn, President of Atlantic Housing, asked for
reconsideration to fund HOME -Dolphin's Landing in the loan amount of $981,000 to rehabilitation a
218 -unit apartment complex serving low income families.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the process in determining
support for HOME -The Palms at Leopard and not recommend any funding for HOME -Dolphin's
Landing; the resolution approved by the City Council to support The Palms at Leopard project as a
first priority application; whether other parameters were considered other than the resolution; The
Palms at Leopard project request for support from the City; local support for state tax credits;
whether there is a project in Flour Bluff applying for state tax credits; if The Palms at Leopard project
funding is a loan; support for the resolution not being contingent upon funds from the HOME
program; the number of times a project has requested a resolution for local support prior to the
CAAP; The Palms at Leopard being the only project requesting a letter of support from the entire
Council; and other local letters of support for the HOME projects.
Mr. Ortega explained that the Council resolution of support for The Palms at Leopard project
was not a determining factor for the funding, it was a contributing factor. Mr. Ortega added that the
other contributing factor was the presentation made for The Palms at Leopard project to create a
new project and demolish the existing Northside Manor.
Council Member Leal asked staff to reanalyze the funding for HOME -Dolphin's Landing
project. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez also requested that staff review the HOME program allocations.
Mr. Elizondo made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Adler, and passed.
Council Member Leal announced that she would abstain on the vote as it relates to the
Nueces County Community Action Agency projects. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez announced that she
would abstain on the vote as it relates to the Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc. project.
Ms. Leal made a motion directing staff to eliminate the allocation from HOME -The Palms at
Leopard in the amount of $865,000 and reallocate to HOME -Dolphin's Landing in the amount of
$865,000. The motion failed for lack of second.
Ms. Adler made a motion to accept the CDBG, ESG, and HOME allocation as recommended
by staff with consideration to comments made by the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Elizondo.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adame and Kieschnickwere absent.
(Note: Leal abstained on the vote on the portion of the motion relating to the Nueces County
Community Action Agency. Martinez abstained on the vote on the portion of the motion
relating to the Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc.)
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Mayor Pro Tem Martinez called for petitions from the audience. Bryan Menard, 3213 Cedar
Hollow, spoke regarding accessibility concerns on the format that the Council Agenda is posted on
the City's website and the pipe ban. Philip Ramirez., 322 Monica, thanked the Council for their
continued support of the Pride program and the great work of the committee. Pride Committee
members Stacy Richards and Michelle Peters were also in attendance to show support for the Pride
program.
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Mayor Pro Tem Martinez opened discussion on Item 24 regarding Up River Road from Rand
Morgan Road to IH 37 (inside the City limits only). Director of Engineering Pete Anaya referred to a
powerpoint presentation including a background; project location; project scope; schedule; and
budget.
In response to Council Member Elizondo, Mr. Anaya stated that coordination will be made to
accommodate the emergency vehicles. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
24. MOTION NO. 2011-091
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with
Haas Anderson Construction, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $3,817,209 for
Up River Road Improvements from IH 37 exit near Rand Morgan Road to IH 37 exit near
Crosstown Expressway (inside City limits only) for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate Nos.
1, 2, and 3. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Scott, and Strong, voting"Aye"; Adame, Kieschnick, and Marez were absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez opened discussion on Item 25 regarding the Wastewater Capital
Improvement Projects (CIP). Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez explained that this item is an
appropriation of $10,000 from the Unreserved Wastewater Fund balance to be used for Wastewater
Capital Improvement projects thus reducing the Wastewater FY2011 capital borrowings which will
put less pressure on rate increases for FY2012.
In response to Council Member Leal, Mr. Martinez reported that the Unreserved Fund
Balance is $19 million. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled
the Council for their votes as follows:
25. ORDINANCE NO. 029027
Ordinance appropriating $10,000,000 in the Unreserved Wastewater Fund Balance to be
used for Wastewater Capital Improvement Projects, thus reducing FY 2011 Wastewater
Capital borrowings; changing the FY 2010-2011 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 028683 to increase expenditures in Fund No. 4200 by $10,000,000 and transferring to
Wastewater Capital Reserves Fund No. 4510.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Martinez, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Adame and Kieschnick were absent.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
adjourned the Council meeting at 4:28 p.m. on April 12, 2011.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of April 12, 2011 which were approved by the City Council
on April 19, 2011.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 19th day of April, 2011.
Armando Chap
City Secretary
SEAL